Publications by authors named "Samia Bazhar"
Peritonitis is characterized by acute inflammation of the peritoneum, often resulting from digestive organ perforation or intra-abdominal septic focus. It may be of either infectious or non-infectious origin. The bacteria involved are those of the digestive flora ( and anaerobes), while Gram-positive cocci and yeasts can be isolated in nosocomial infections.
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- - Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a bacteria that can cause a range of infections, from mild issues like tonsillitis to severe ones like septicemia, and has seen a resurgence in severe cases since the 1980s.
- - A case study describes a 28-year-old man in Morocco who developed septic arthritis after experiencing flu-like symptoms and tonsillitis, leading to significant swelling and joint pain.
- - Treatment involved dual antibiotics and drainage of an abscessed knee joint, highlighting the importance of prompt detection and treatment of severe GAS infections, along with advocating for antibiotic prophylaxis recommendations.